Duties of the County Treasurer
The County Treasurer serves as the chief financial officer for the county, responsible for collecting taxes, managing investments, and safeguarding public funds.
Core Responsibilities
Tax Collection
Collect and distribute property taxes to local government entities including schools, cities, and special districts.
• Process over 55,000 property tax accounts yearly
• Distribute collected taxes to appropriate entities
• Manage delinquent tax accounts and collections
• Conduct annual tax sales for delinquent properties
Investment Management
Invest county funds to maximize returns while ensuring liquidity and security of public money.
• Manage county investment portfolio
• Ensure compliance with state investment laws
• Maximize interest earnings on idle funds
• Provide monthly reports to the county board
Financial Reporting
Maintain accurate financial records and provide transparent reporting to the public and governing bodies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Coordinate annual audits
• Publish annual financial reports
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards
Safeguarding Public Funds
Protect county assets through proper internal controls and security measures.
• Implement strong internal controls
• Ensure proper segregation of duties
• Maintain bonding and insurance coverage
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized access
Customer Service
Provide excellent service to taxpayers and answer questions about tax bills and payments.
• Assist taxpayers with payment questions
• Explain property tax calculations
• Provide payment plan options when eligible
Banking Operations
Serve as the county's banker, managing all receipts and disbursements for county operations.
• Process all county receipts and deposits
• Issue warrants for county expenditures
• Maintain banking relationships
• Reconcile all county bank accounts